We have our work cut out for us in the coming years. The threats to critical affordable and supportive housing programs that serve the poorest households and those with disabilities are real and significant. Become involved in planning the 2018 Congressional Reception!

NJCounts 2018

All twenty-one New Jersey Counties will be counting individuals and families who were homeless – both sheltered and un-sheltered - on the night of Tuesday, January 24, 2018.This annual census is conducted by networks of organizations, agencies and others that plan community efforts to end homelessness and is coordinated by Monarch Housing on the statewide level.

The goal of the second Annual Homeless Sabbath is to engage as many congregations of all faiths to include readings in their service(s) held on December 15th, 16th and 17th, 2017, at their respective house of worship. Click here to register online to participate.

Homeless Providers Issue Bar-Coded IDs

HUD rules requiring federally funded homeless services organizations to report data on their clients are prompting the use of bar-coded ID swiping systems by larger agencies, a technical support provider told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Tarrant County Access in Fort Worth, Texas, is providing a computerized scan system to shelters and other social services agencies. Four of the city’s largest service agencies have already or soon will be issuing the bar-coded cards to their clients. More than 2,400 homeless people have used the cards to receive services through the Salvation Army, which began issuing the cards last spring. The Union Gospel Mission started issuing cards in December. Although the facility does not receive federal funds, the scan cards will help with the design of programs to get homeless people into housing and jobs, said the mission’s president. Some clients have resisted or been confused by the system, which requires

The full story, Cards Becoming Key for Homeless, was published on 02/06/2007 in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Texas).